Head Pharmacist

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Pharmacy Director to lead all pharmacy services and operations for the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. In this role you will provide quality pharmacy-centered care which aligns with the mission, values, and objectives of CVM. Additionally, you will dispense and compound pharmaceutical drugs and prescriptions. You will develop and be responsible for pharmacy regulatory compliance and quality improvement. You also will be responsible for managing systems, procedures, purchasing, vendor relations, and staff leadership in a fast-paced, high-demand, customer-focused environment.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct the operations of the pharmacy while assuring compliance with all federal and state regulations

• Establish policies and procedures that improve the quality and efficiency of the pharmacy.

• Prepare, compound, preserve, and dispense drugs, medicines, and therapeutic devices upon the legal authorization of a licensed practitioner.

• Provide professional consultation with doctors and students

• Evaluate and approve for ordering and dispensing both sterile and non-sterile drugs and supplies.

• Create a positive and engaged culture for the pharmacy team that fosters collaboration and success with students, staff, faculty and house officers.

• Recruit, supervise, and retain pharmacists and technicians by effectively and proactively managing team performance and offering personal and professional development opportunities.

• Support DVM teaching, post-graduate training and clinical investigation through participation in educational programs and collaborative research.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and 5-7 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination

• New York Pharmacy License and in good standing with the NYS Board of Pharmacy

• Demonstrated experience as an effective supervisor and strong leader.

• Demonstrated administrative and management skills to maintain optimal levels of efficiency established by the department.

• In-depth understanding of pharmacy methods and procedures, including chemistry, mathematics, and national formulae.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to pharmacy practices

• Familiarity with the composition, storage, and uses of various drugs.

• Working knowledge of purchasing pharmaceutical supplies and inventory and compounding of prescriptions and pharmaceutical preparations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Able to provide excellent customer service to diverse internal and external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic hospital environment.

• Some experience in retail pharmacy management.

• Demonstrated interest in animals and veterinary medicine.

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.

• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Public pharmacy hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm. Flexibility in schedule is required for emergency coverage in rotation with the other pharmacists.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

What We Offer:

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation

• 13 additional holiday days and 2 floating holidays to be used at your discretion

• An award-winning employer provided benefits program

• Comprehensive health care options

• Access to wellness programs

• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands

• Generous retirement contributions

• Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

• Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Who We Are:

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines-global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health, biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education. Ranked consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff, alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) provides leadership in patient care, education, and clinical investigation and scientific innovation. As part of an educational institution, the CUHA Pharmacy serves as a teaching resource for veterinary students and processes 150-300 prescriptions per day (including mail orders, over-the-counter items/products and prescription pet food) working with faculty clinicians, residents, interns, veterinary students, and with community veterinarians.